by Joy Bollinger | Choices
When my son was a little boy, I told him that in this life, we have a free will to make either good or bad choices. That choice will either yield a positive result or a negative result. He repeated my words to me, when as a teenager, he took ownership of a bad choice...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or he will be devoted to one and despise the other” (Matthew 6:24). Master is defined as a person who possesses authority, ownership, or instructional leadership. Therefore,...
by Joy Bollinger | PRAYER
The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “prayer” as “a request for help or an expression of thanks addressed to God.” For the Christian, prayer is conversation with God, through Jesus, our Intercessor. Adam and Eve enjoyed face-to-face communication...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Fear, God's Faithfulness
Do you ever feel as though the storms of life are overwhelming you? I am going through a personal storm with my health. And the Lord graciously reminded me not to focus on my problem but to keep my eyes on Him. Jesus calls us to get out of our boat (a metaphor...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Salvation
Many people are familiar with this passage in Scripture, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find...
